Laser etched center caps
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From: San Antonio, TX
Car: 89 Firebird Formula T-Top
Engine: SP383 FIRST Fuel Injection
Transmission: T56 Tremec Magnum
Axle/Gears: Moser 12 Bolt, 3.42 Eaton Posi
Laser etched center caps
I ordered some replica Z06 wheels which look great, but the center caps have Corvette style logos.
I was able to order some gunmetal grey blank center caps, and planned to get some firebird logos. After seeing an ad for laser engraving a mug, I wondered if they could engrave plastic.
Turns out it can be done. I gave a local shop the blank caps and a copy of the flaming chicken. A couple days later, I've got center caps with a nice subtle firebird logo.
Putting them on my wheels soon.
I was able to order some gunmetal grey blank center caps, and planned to get some firebird logos. After seeing an ad for laser engraving a mug, I wondered if they could engrave plastic.
Turns out it can be done. I gave a local shop the blank caps and a copy of the flaming chicken. A couple days later, I've got center caps with a nice subtle firebird logo.
Putting them on my wheels soon.
Last edited by 89firebird; 06-29-2017 at 03:32 PM.
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From: Il
Car: 1989-92 FORMULA350 305 92 Hawkclone
Engine: 4++,350 & 305 CIs
Transmission: 700R4 4800 vig 18th700R4 t56 ZF6 T5
Axle/Gears: 3.70 9"ford alum chunk,dana44,9bolt
Re: Laser etched center caps
Nicely done!
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From: Topeka, KS
Car: Blue 86 IROC-Z
Engine: 305 TPI, Soon a 355 TPI
Transmission: Auto, Soon a WCT-5
Axle/Gears: Nine Bolt, 3.42 posi
Re: Laser etched center caps
That is very nice, well done.
Where did you get the blank caps, I may want to do the same thing for my Camaro?
Where did you get the blank caps, I may want to do the same thing for my Camaro?
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From: San Antonio, TX
Car: 89 Firebird Formula T-Top
Engine: SP383 FIRST Fuel Injection
Transmission: T56 Tremec Magnum
Axle/Gears: Moser 12 Bolt, 3.42 Eaton Posi
Re: Laser etched center caps
I ordered them from oewheels. Specifically Josh at 1-866-273-3651 ext. 301. He was extremely helpful and followed up.
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From: San Antonio, TX
Car: 89 Firebird Formula T-Top
Engine: SP383 FIRST Fuel Injection
Transmission: T56 Tremec Magnum
Axle/Gears: Moser 12 Bolt, 3.42 Eaton Posi
Re: Laser etched center caps
Thanks guys!
I've got the new wheels, tires, and center caps on the car. I think it looks pretty good. The logo on the center caps is very subtle, which is what I was going for.
I've got the new wheels, tires, and center caps on the car. I think it looks pretty good. The logo on the center caps is very subtle, which is what I was going for.
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From: Rochester NY
Car: 1984 TA (1 stock / 1 custom)
Engine: LG4 / turbo LQ4
Transmission: 700R4 / 4L80E
Axle/Gears: Stock / 3:50 Moser 9"
Re: Laser etched center caps
What are the wheel sizes and spacers you used?
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From: San Antonio, TX
Car: 89 Firebird Formula T-Top
Engine: SP383 FIRST Fuel Injection
Transmission: T56 Tremec Magnum
Axle/Gears: Moser 12 Bolt, 3.42 Eaton Posi
Re: Laser etched center caps
The wheels are 17X9.5 in the front and 18X10.5 rear. Used 2" spacers on all four corners.
The front wheels just slightly touched the tie rod ends, so I replaced them with Spohn tie rods. Plenty of clearance after that. At full lock on a hill, the tire just touches the wheel well. But I can live with that.
The rear just needed a bit of shaving of the bump stops.
The front wheels just slightly touched the tie rod ends, so I replaced them with Spohn tie rods. Plenty of clearance after that. At full lock on a hill, the tire just touches the wheel well. But I can live with that.
The rear just needed a bit of shaving of the bump stops.